Yes, giving a kitten adult cat flea treatment can be potentially fatal. Most adult formulations contain chemicals that are too strong for a kitten's developing systems and can lead to severe toxicity or death. It’s crucial to use treatments specifically formulated for kittens, which are safe for their size and age. If accidental exposure occurs, contact a veterinarian immediately for guidance.
The recommended dose of Revolution for a kitten during flea and tick treatment is typically based on the kitten's weight. It is important to consult with a veterinarian to determine the correct dosage for your kitten.
Your kitten should be fine, but if you see anything strange, take her to the vet immediately.
No, the kitten is to young still. The instructions on the flea medicine box should give you directions and usage for that product. A 8 week old kitten is too young for flea medicine and also too young for a bath with flea soap
No. The only approved flea treatement for ferrets is Revolution, which is usually available from your vet. You can use the kitten dose of Frontline to treat your ferret for fleas, just use one drop per pound of ferret. (2lb ferret= 2 drops)
Revolution flea treatment for dogs offers several benefits in preventing and treating flea infestations. It kills adult fleas, prevents flea eggs from hatching, and protects against other parasites like heartworms and ear mites. Additionally, it is easy to apply and provides long-lasting protection for your pet.
I have used Dawn dish soap....very carefully...on stray kitten I found who was infested with fleas. There is a lot of controversy about this...and it is very drying to the animals skins. There 'may' be store brands that are now okay for puppies and kittens, so you may want to try that first. If you use it on the puppy be very careful with his/her eyes. This will only be a temporary solution, but it may get you started. :)
Fleas move, hives don't.
Advantage II for cats is a flea and tick treatment that is applied once a month to your cat or your kitten. Advantage II can be purchased online from Walmart and Amazon.
A heavily infested animal, over time, can lose a substantial amount of blood to fleas. This is mostly the case in very young or frail animals. 70 fleas can consume 1 mL of blood per day which could kill a puppy or kitten in 50 days. Double the number of fleas and the young animal can be dead in a month. They lose so many red blood cells to the fleas that they become anemic and die.
It really depends on how often you use flea or worming treatment on your cat. Generally speaking, you only need to worm twice a year if it is an adult cat, and some flea treatments advise to use their treatments once a month, although some owners will only use flea treatments once every couple of months. Essentially, it doesn't really matter what treatment you use first on your cat.
Yes, but not all. You need a flea collar or something else it will suffer & possibly infest your house.Animals that have fleas can cause an infestation in your house as the previous answer states. You might want to try either some type of flea medication, a flea bath (although with most cats, any type of bath involving water had better be done in a full suit of body armor :) or a flea collar. If you go the flea medication route, make sure you look to see at what age you can administer it. I believe that some flea meds are not safe for small kittens. Actually after doing more research, I've discovered that if the kitten is less than 6 weeks old, you should not use any type of flea treatment on it. To get rid of the fleas wash the kitten in a mild dishwashing liquid such as Dawn and then manually pick the remaining fleas off. See the Related Links below for more info.
Cats typically need a revolution treatment for flea and tick prevention once a month.